About Susan Hyland

I am a licensed dental hygienist that has practiced in public health for 37 years. I am a member of the Iowa Dental Hygienists' Association Professional Development Council and a representative to the Lifelong Smiles Coalition. I am also the Iowa Liaison to the American Dental Hygienists' Association Tobacco Intervention Initiative.

Oral health has been found to impact overall health so it is important to instill good habits at a young age. Baby/primary teeth have four functions: Eating Talking Smiling Saving space for the permanent teeth 1. Tooth decay is … Continue reading →